What Does It Take to Win a 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race? Nutrition Strategy, Bike Setup, Power Data

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What Does It Take to Win a 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race? Nutrition Strategy, Bike Setup, Power Data

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What did it take to win the Mohican 100? I go over my nutrition strategy, bike setup, and power data. Thanks for watching and be sure to like and subscribe!
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@coreylies 5 жыл бұрын

The nutrition aspect is fascinating. I didn't realize you could absorb that many calories/hour. I've always struggled with nutrition and calorie/electrolyte intake. Also, your insight into caffeine has been a game-changer for me. Awesome info.

@generaphaelian8893 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the win Dylan! Great insight around fueling and pacing. Super helpful.

@jpbulla 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck on your next race!!! Great video as always... Y really like your work

@tomclaeys33 5 жыл бұрын

What kinds of tools do you guys take with you for mechanicals? Is your race over if something happens? Are you carrying chain tools, tubes, chain links, co2, hexes, etc? Seems like my tools weigh a LOT but you didn't mention any of that. You elite riders are something to behold as I watched the lead group lap me in the Lumberjack when I wasn't even halfway yet. Ya'll KILLING IT! Unreal! I need to ask for a picture or something next time but kind of in awe.

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

I cary a tire plug, CO2 and multitool. If I have to put a tube in the race is probably over as far as getting on the podium especially at lumberjack. Definitely come say high at the next one.

@timroden6617 5 жыл бұрын

some tough hills in that part of Ohio. Not as hard as Ashville, NC but still worthy for a non-mountain area. Kudos on the win. The ski resort in the area only boasts a 300ft vertical

@RGCastro7 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Dylan! I'm super interested in seeing all of this, especially because it's obvious that you're putting into practice all the analysis that you've shared with us. Congratulations on your well-deserved win, man. I hope you get to enjoy many more!

@fangxx456 2 жыл бұрын

Just raced my first Mohican 100. Your channel has been full of valuable knowledge and really inspiring. Thanks!

@macdaddy1617 2 жыл бұрын

Back here on Long Island NY we had 2 of our fastest bikers compete in that race. I was checking out the Strava stats on you guys and its amazing how fast and durable you riders are. Kudos to you guys and gals.

@p.g.reitsma7245 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful info for a 55 year guy with a fair bit of mtb racing and some experience doing 200km brevets. Getting back into shape after 3 years with no time to ride, and now training for a 6 hour mtb event in 6 weeks. I'll be looking into gel choices. Never tried them .

@michaelgrant8090 5 жыл бұрын

🤟. Nice to hear your nutrition strategy. Considering I am new this year to marathon races I am in trial and error mode. Ate too much first race. Stomach did not like that. Narrowed it down to 250 calories an hour alternating water and electrolytes every other hour. Nice tips!

@bryceyork 4 жыл бұрын

Need to go do the Marji Gesick in Michigan’s UP, if you haven’t already. That is one tough race. I did the 50 this year. Winners come in on 100 at around 10 hours. Most are north of 12 hours and beyond. Great fun!

@westongenesis7007 3 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost my login password. I would love any tips you can offer me!

@dwaynejayce4481 3 жыл бұрын

@Weston Genesis instablaster ;)

@westongenesis7007 3 жыл бұрын

@Dwayne Jayce Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site through google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

@westongenesis7007 3 жыл бұрын

@Dwayne Jayce It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my account :D

@dwaynejayce4481 3 жыл бұрын

@Weston Genesis glad I could help :)

@brandonfourroux1552 4 ай бұрын

I’m doing the 100k this year… can’t wait!

@trbeyond 5 жыл бұрын

Triathlete here. When I see the short clips of the single track I’m thinking there is no way people ride bikes through that ! 😂.

@jesselee155 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the win! Have you ever struggled with muscle cramps on these longer mountian bike races? Seems like most mtb races over a couple hours I get them. I know there are a host of reasons that could contribute to them, just curious if you can shed some light (or make a video!) on the subject. You may have touched on my issue in this vid, going out too hard. Love the vids, keep them coming!

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Jesse Lee I plan on making a video about cramping and I’ve got a couple of ideas to help but I want to do a little more research. Stay tuned!

@JacekBrauner 5 жыл бұрын

Dylan when you passed me on your last lap it was my second and you were flying through the paddles like a jet. Very inspiring. My IT band gave up and had to slow so much just to finish. Any videos about long races and injury prevention? Congratulations.

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea for a topic. Thanks!

@fastleopard1 5 жыл бұрын

Love the race reviews. Gives motivation hearing your perspective.

@MrMJJ23 5 жыл бұрын

Great job man Congrats

@johnpryor2132 3 жыл бұрын

Dylan great videos. Another thing I noticed about aerobars was the calorie savings when you calculated the time savings.

@blingn007 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see someone modify a fairing recumbent for these races especially one which is relatively flat.

@michaelsmart4993 5 жыл бұрын

Throw some carbon disc wheels on that sucker too!

@geoffreyanderson4719 5 жыл бұрын

recumbent with an aero fairing edit: some ppl might think my text is sarcasm. it is not sarcasm. fast wins the race.

@chriscampbell6883 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the weekly videos. I find them really useful for my forthcoming races. One question. Do you make any changes to your seat angle, height, fore and afte so you fit in your aerobars AND can get the power down. How did you get used to them. Thanks! C

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

CHRIS CAMPBELL great questions. For a TT bike I would get fit in the aero position but for mtb or gravel I’d get the fit optimized for your normal position since that’s where you’ll be spending most of your time. I don’t adjust my saddle for the aero bars. You’ve got to practice in them to put out the same power. When I go on a mountain bike ride I ride to the trail head on the road and that’s an excellent time to use them.

@timcoffey1414 5 жыл бұрын

Good job Dylan

@gte534j 5 жыл бұрын

So when you run out of calories or water during a race does your team mates carry extra food/nutrition for you? I see this all the time in the Tour de France.

@michaelsmart4993 5 жыл бұрын

What about spare tubes?

@gte534j 5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsmart4993 yeah- i heard he has awesome team mates like in the Tour that carries all these extra items for him. I mean- his bike is so heavy w/ the dropper and aero bars- so he has to save weight somehow

@michaelsmart4993 5 жыл бұрын

@@gte534j I heard his teammates suck. lol

@williamjohnson9645 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe Dylan will make a video about what you should carry and satisfy you equipment and food weenies.

@bikesunnybike 5 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing video.. thanks so much! Can you do video on NUE podium styles? Are pregnancy capris marking a comeback?? Congrats on the LumberJack win.. you are so fast, just want to be like you 😜

@FRANKIEJ360 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your win

@kitzingmarko 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and congratulations!

@carlangashell666 4 жыл бұрын

hey dylan!!! thanks for sharing all this info, it's always good to check if you're soing your workouts in the best way. i had i question for you, i love reading so could you mention the best books about ultraendurance mtb (or related) thanks in advance ✌😊

@JJ-iu5hl Жыл бұрын

"What the aid stations did have was coke... So I smashed my face into a mountain of that sweet, sweet powder. I took 3 huge snorts into both nostrils, and shot off back to the trail, forgetting to even grab my bike, and setting a new race record by over 2 hours on foot."

@gffjones 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! I have a tire question: you said that for this race you ran an Aspen on front and Recon Race on the rear. I like both of these tires and use them often for xc races. But I tend to reverse it, running the Aspen on the rear and the RR on the front (my reason being that I think the Aspen is faster rolling while the RR has better grip, especially on the sides). But you know a lot more about this than I do, so set me straight, please! (Btw, if you did a video on tire selection - for racing, training, different conditions, etc. - I would definitely watch that).

@freezewakadu 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video! What intervall sessions would you recommend for a 15 year old? :D

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Depends on what you're training for??

@freezewakadu 5 жыл бұрын

Getting better and also having very good fitness over the summer :D

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

@@freezewakadu I wouldn't worry too much about intervals but watch my video on how to raise your FTP. Those are probably the best bang for your buck.

@freezewakadu 5 жыл бұрын

@@DylanJohnsonCycling Ok, Thank you very much :D

@michaelwhitehurst 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the win! Are you planning to race the Maah Daah Hey in August?

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Whitehurst thanks! Wasn’t planning on it.

@michaelwhitehurst 5 жыл бұрын

@@DylanJohnsonCycling too bad. As you are my unofficial KZfaq coach I was hoping to cheer you on at the start. It is my second attempt this year and I feel good about it. Going in much stronger and fitter than last time, and your videos have been a big help as I have planned my training strategy. Thanks for what you do!

@Aboycostelo 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulation!!!

@sturdyvw 5 жыл бұрын

Great ride!👍

$@inphiknitfractal$

@inphiknitfractal 5 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't downing the coke throw off your ph toward acidic? (or at least make your kidneys have to work harder to keep it balanced?) I know Coke is high on the acid side of the scale, same with Gatorade and other sports drinks.. Guess when it's all that's available, you have to take what you can get though for the sugar.

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Your body is really good at managing your ph levels. I agree, not ideal but I needed sugar haha.

@martinmacdonald810 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dylan. Was wondering what your thoughts are for caffeine consumption during a ~15h road race. Would you suggest consuming caffeine throughout, or save it for what you would guess are the more critical moments of the race? Also do you know if there is any research on people who consume less caffeine in their everyday lives having a greater performance gain from it (or do people seem to plateau similarly even if a greater dose might be needed). Wondering if caffeine is worth using in B races or saving it to the A races (btw I don't drink coffee so don't get that much on an everyday basis). Keep up the good work, your videos are really well presented and structured. I imagine a lot of work goes it it making it this way.

@martinmacdonald810 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, just realised you already answered the second question in your caffeine specific video.

@kiverrussell8369 5 жыл бұрын

So you were leading the race, so it's not like they've all been taken already, two feed stations with no gels?! What did they have? Were they just Coke stations? 😁

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

I guess haha

@ridercanada1 5 жыл бұрын

Love the strategy! Well done!! Good luck in the Lumberjack. How much do you weigh?

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

150 pounds

@ridercanada1 5 жыл бұрын

@@DylanJohnsonCycling power to weight is not too bad then.....Sheesh.!

@gte534j 5 жыл бұрын

@@DylanJohnsonCycling so whats that in kg? Sorry- i only think in watts per kg

@michaelsmart4993 5 жыл бұрын

@@DylanJohnsonCycling gotta get down to 120 if you wanna roll TdF

@seanlynchcycling8044 5 жыл бұрын

The aero bars are the most awful looking things I've ever seen😂 Good win though🤷

@geoffreyanderson4719 5 жыл бұрын

awfully fast FTW

@phila9288 2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit your 5 hour power is my 5 min power

@adammillsindustries. 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man, instagram pics looking good. Dude my FTP is 258 from a ramp test. For my Zone 2 training how many watts should I run? 150? Regards from Top English fan.

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Zone 2 is a pretty big range. With an FTP of 258 I'd keep it between 130 and 200 on z2 days. Towards the lower end if you want to recover more and towards the higher end if you want to work on your ability to sustain a high power output for hours like for an ultra endurance event. 150, 160 is a good midpoint for most of your z2 rides.

@Wilfgood 4 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend planning fueling on cals or cards per hour, are the two 1-1?

@DylanJohnsonCycling 4 жыл бұрын

Carbs, 60 grams per hour if it’s straight glucose/maltodextrin but can go up to 90 grams per hour if you add another source like fructose and train your gut to handle it.

@Wilfgood 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate 👍. Have only recently found the Chanel, But it is amazing 👏. So much knowledge and insight. Nearly exhausted the backlog already sadly. I am mainly a dirty triathlete but much of the information is very transferable. Keep up the good work definitely eagerly awaiting more content.

@adammillsindustries. 5 жыл бұрын

My egg beaters have been in their box for about 3 years. Can you tell me what you like about them please?

@michaelwhitehurst 5 жыл бұрын

For me I like the fact that they are 4 sided and super easy to get in to, esp on uphill starts and other tricky bits. My knees also like the free float. Their only drawback is that you can get popped out of them if you pedal strike a rock or log. This is rare for me but does happen every once in a while.

@adammillsindustries. 5 жыл бұрын

Michael Whitehurst I’m going to dig them out & use them. Only thing I don’t like is the tiny contact point. I’m used to wide systems.

@michaelwhitehurst 5 жыл бұрын

As long as your shoes are nice and stiff you won't notice it. I would make sure and put a pair of shoes savers under your cleats as well to protect the bottom of your shoes.

@DylanJohnsonCycling 5 жыл бұрын

Adam Mills too be 100% honest I just like them because they are light

@10ktube 4 жыл бұрын

Are the aero bars dangerous for other riders? Usually for even a fast group ride, no aero bars allowed, someone could get hit from behind and have an issue. Wondering mainly about the start of those races, there are a lot of people there. Not hating on the idea, it clearly is allowed and fine, just curious about the "what if" factor.